A closer look at the first object Howard Carter removed from the tomb of Tutankhamun: the famous painted box known as the “Hunting Box.” This piece offers a detailed portrayal of the young king as a victorious ruler. The long sides show him driving his chariot and defeating his enemies, while the smaller panels present him in the form of a sphinx, trampling the foes of Egypt. The curved lid adds another dimension, depicting the king on a royal hunt in the wild. The inscription on the box praises